The Little Village Play Cafe

The Little Village Play Cafe The Little Village Play Cafe is a coffee shop and children's play space, geared toward families with children 6 months - 6 years old.

The cafe serves a full espresso bar menu as well as beer, wine and local baked goods. A small boutique features children' A small boutique features children's toys, gifts, apparel and decor. Available for private party rentals.

you know what you need to do 😘
09/23/2026

you know what you need to do 😘

ok, real talk: the pool bags are put away, the big kids are back at school & the mornings suddenly feel a whole lot quie...
09/12/2026

ok, real talk: the pool bags are put away, the big kids are back at school & the mornings suddenly feel a whole lot quieter 🍂

which means it's officially membership season at little village. 🌼

signing up for a membership at little village is a no-brainer. (swioe for the membership breakdown.) weekday mornings are wide open again, the weather is about to get less patio-friendly (sorry, wauwatosa) & you're going to want a warm, cozy, caffeinated place to land with your little ones... like, a lot.

here's the good stuff:
✨ memberships start at $28/mo & cover your WHOLE family (1 kid or 12, same price)
✨ unlimited play, 10% off every latte, class & shop treasure, first dibs on sign-ups & member-only playdates
✨ with 1 kiddo it pays for itself in 2 visits a month. with 2+ kiddos? 1 visit. 🤯

there at the counter, so you leave with it all in hand. 💛

comment MEMBER & i'll dm you the details, or just ask us next time yo my visit you in East Tosa: we'd love to have your fam in the village this fall. 🍁

fall's first gather & grow market is this sunday & tldr; it's JAM packed. 🍂30+ local makers set up on the patio & 65th s...
09/11/2026

fall's first gather & grow market is this sunday & tldr; it's JAM packed. 🍂

30+ local makers set up on the patio & 65th street, live music, kid crafts, a few brand new fall drinks & free totes for everyone who rsvp'd (while supplies last!)

small town fall at its finest, right here on north ave in East Tosa Business District. it's giving gilmore girls.

📅 sunday, september 13
⏰ 8am to 1pm
📍 The Little Village - 65th & north ave in east tosa, 6505 w north ave
🎟️ free to attend
🎶 live music from jam & the preserves
☕ fall drink debut + breakfast sandwiches from the patio bar
🫧 vendor bingo, free kids activities & the smoke bubble machine
👜 free "shop local" totes at the little village tent for rsvp'd guests, while supplies last

the lineup 👇

🍪 sweet treats & sips
Gabrielle Viard
Lotza
dexter's honey works apiary
keeley garden canning

📚 books & stories
Orange Hat Publishing
Emma | Willow & Wren
Megan | Kids Reading & Play
Letter & Line | Owner + Artist Nina Ottman

🧸 toys & play
Marc T
Snappy 3D
Kathryn @ Lily Kay Co
Stitched by Starlight MKE LLC

💍 jewelry
Vardeaux
Kaybee Kitsch (Kit)
Dani
Endearing Earrings

👜 accessories & gifts
Reau Designs
KnotsByMeg
Monica Gregory
Emmy Shanley | Milwaukee-based mom and artist

🏺 pottery, glass & art
coolAFglass LLC
Clay Keepsake Co, Bridget Kelly
Liz Burgess
Kaylan

🕯️ candles, plants & a little magic
Meghan-Bewitched Between Bindings
Leah Mailloux
Maddi Rosenthal
José Pablo

🌿 wellness on the patio
Tosa Psychological Services | Trauma Specialists in MKE
Pelvic Health and Wellness PT
Abundant Family Chiropractic

when you shop small, you're supporting a literal person in your community who made that treasure with love & intention. not a corporation 💛

comment TOTE & i'll dm you the rsvp link. who will we see sunday? 👀

09/05/2026

2026 me would tell 2022 me, it's going to be really f!* hard. so hard. harder than you could ever imagine & then times that by 10. 😮‍💨

but it will also be will be so much more... (rewarding/ worthwhile/impactful/energizing/fulfilling/incredible/meaninful) than you could ever imagine too. times 10. ❤️

just breathe deep
& keep going. 💕

hot take 🚨hold your horses on the pumpkin, y'all. 🙃 don't fret. fall drinks will have their moment - but right now...the...
08/28/2026

hot take 🚨hold your horses on the pumpkin, y'all. 🙃 don't fret. fall drinks will have their moment - but right now...

the sun's still shining,
the flowers are still blooming,
the pools still open

& we are still basking in strawberry matcha season. 🍓

☀️ summer hours & menu thru labor day!
mon 8a-1p open play
tues 8a-11:30a member play
wed 8a-11:30a member play
thurs 8a-11:30a member play & patiopalooza 4-8p
fri 8a-8p
sat 8a-1p
sun 8a-1p

*closed 9/7 for labor day*

📸: Rebel Squid

08/27/2026

the last patiopalooza before school starts?! that's cause for an extra Pete's Pops if you ask me.

find us on the patio thursday 4-8pm. here's who you'll see there:

🍦 Pete's Pops popsicle stand
📚 The Well Red Damsel book swap, bring one take one
🥤 Lotza soda tastings
🫧 the bubble fog machine (kids lose their minds every single time)
🖍️ water sensory tables
🍷 outside bar, $6 taps & $11 charcuterie boards

free to come, pay-as-you-go for food & drinks, & you'll find us at 6505 w north ave in east tosa 🤍

ps, just bc summer is coming to a wrap doesn't mean our patio fun is taking a beat. here's the fall line-up:

Sep. 3 - Heirloom Mke
Sep. 10 - MiniStackedMKE
Sep. 17 - Cocina Filipina Fare 🌺
Sep. 24 - Cocina Filipina Fare 🌺
Oct. 1 - Heirloom Mke
Oct. 8 - Cocina Filipina Fare 🌺
Oct. 15 - TBA
Oct. 22 - TBA
Oct. 29 - Cocina Filipina Fare 🌺
Nov 5. - Heirloom Mke

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📣 calling all local makers & small businesses! 📣we just opened up a handful more spots for our september & october gathe...
08/22/2026

📣 calling all local makers & small businesses! 📣

we just opened up a handful more spots for our september & october gather & grow markets. 🥳 now's your chance to get in on the excitement.

APPLY HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCVKvoAZ7bXqkbZSQdkmbj4UAYiUKXZ1uDz8Ew66jbhRuWxw/viewform
MORE INFO HERE: https://thelittlevillageplaycafe.com/blogs/village-news/gather-grow-makers-market-vendor-applications-are-open

& a tiny confession - i know i'm not supposed to pick faves.... but our fall markets are at the top of my list 🍂 there's just something about a crisp sunday morning on the patio with an apple cider in hand & live music in the background.

& if you're not a maker, puhleeeeeeze do us a favor & SEND THIS POST to your favorite local biz or that friend who makes the coolest stuff. that's how we've found so many of our vendors. i guess it takes a village to find the coolest makers in mke, so thank you! 💛

wondering what it's like to be a vendor? here's what some of our vendor pals to say:

"super organized & the other vendors were amazing. good vibes all around!" — jenni,
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"the LV team was incredibly organized and made every step of participating in the market a great experience. Customers showed up ready to shop!" - rose, .woodshop
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"high quality, hand selected vendors created a curated market experience for families. 10/10 would recommend!" - carly & joe,
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"we could feel the heartbeat of the neighborhood during Gather + Grow. we exceeded our hourly sales goal, so i'm very happy with that." - katie,
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market dates are sunday, sept. 13 + sunday, oct 11. you can join for just one OR both.

APPLY HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCVKvoAZ7bXqkbZSQdkmbj4UAYiUKXZ1uDz8Ew66jbhRuWxw/viewform

Address

6505 W North Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI
53213

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm
Sunday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

+14143095700

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